simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed
insurrection; mutiny; rebellion; revolt; uprising
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
to threaten; to menace; to frighten (into doing)
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase
cooking (esp. Japanese style); cuisine; (Japanese) restaurant
superior; excellent; fine
to lose weight; to become thin; to wither away
pinioning; binding arms behind the back
unnatural; artificial; affected; strained
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
to fight against; to oppose; to face
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
spirit; drive; vigour; ambition; aspiration
inferior; coarse; poor quality; inadequate; deteriorated
environment; circumstance
consequence; outcome; result; blame
just a minute; small quantity
to set off an explosive; to start a fire under someone; to motivate someone with rough words
(the principle of) nonresistance
(arch.) large river (esp. the Yangtze); Lake Biwa
dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure
to kindle; to build a fire; to instigate; to stir up; to incite
to the last; persistency; thoroughness
fork; junction; parting of the ways; turning point
quite; entirely; completely; as if; as though; just like
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
rather; sooner; preferably
late summer heat; lingering summer heat